DJ Moore injury update: Expected to play in Week 8 vs. Ravens
Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore is expected to play in Week 8 against the Baltimore Ravens after missing the past two games with a shoulder injury.
Bills receiver DJ Moore is expected to play in Week 8 against the Ravens at home, according to Adam Schefter. Moore has missed the past two games due to a shoulder injury.
What happened
Schefter reported that Moore, who has missed the past two games due to a shoulder injury, is expected to play today vs. the Ravens. Underdog NFL also noted that Moore is expected to play in Week 8.
Context
Moore has played four games this season, totaling 12 receptions for 178 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown on 20 targets. He has 36.3 PPR points, averaging 9.1 PPR points per game, and has played 51% of Buffalo’s offensive snaps.
Sleeper currently tags Moore as questionable with a shoulder AC joint injury, but that tag may be left over from the previous week and is not the team’s game status for this week. The latest reports indicate he is expected to play.
Timeline
On Oct. 18, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Moore would be inactive for Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a shoulder injury. At that time, Moore was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday’s estimated injury report and did not practice Wednesday.
Earlier, on Oct. 4, Moore headed to the medical tent and then to the locker room early on Sunday. Head coach Joe Brady said on Oct. 8 that Moore was “going to be able to do everything he can to be able to rock this week.”
Depth chart
Khalil Shakir is the next receiver on the depth chart, with 22 receptions for 290 receiving yards and one touchdown on 32 targets over six games. Keon Coleman has 19 receptions for 283 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 24 targets. Joshua Palmer has 4 receptions for 117 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 11 targets in five games.
What’s next
Buffalo hosts the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 1. Moore has a Week 8 projection of 14.0 PPR points from Sleeper.
Schefter: DJ Moore (shoulder) expected to play in Week 8.
Bills WR D.J. Moore, who has missed the past two games due to a shoulder injury, is expected to play today vs. the Ravens.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Moore’s expected return makes him a viable WR2/WR3 option this week, especially with his 14.0 PPR projection. His season numbers are modest (9.1 PPR points per game), but he has a favorable matchup at home and the Ravens game could feature scoring. If you need a flex, Moore is a reasonable start, but temper expectations given the missed time. Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman have produced more consistently this season, but Moore could eat into their target share. Start Moore as a flex if you need him, but consider Shakir or Coleman if you prefer safer floor plays.
Quick answers
Will DJ Moore play in Week 8?
Yes, DJ Moore is expected to play in Week 8 against the Ravens, according to Adam Schefter.
What is DJ Moore's injury status?
Moore has been dealing with a shoulder injury and missed the past two games, but he is expected to play in Week 8.